Some politicians and journalists are trying to manufacture outrage. We should just keep calm and carry on. www.newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/1243845/the-media-nee…
Spike Lee seems very likable and has…
Spike Lee seems very likable and has some good things to say in this fun Q&A www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/spike-lee-race-rel…
On statues: “We have to make judgements…
On statues: “We have to make judgements on a case-by-case basis, by asking ourselves some key questions.” www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/not-all-slopes-are-slip…
How to decide which statues can remain…
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How to decide which statues can remain and which need to go (@microphilosophy) www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/not-all-slopes-are-slip…
Oh look, someone took a photo of what…
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Oh look, someone took a photo of what my life is like debating Republicans in committee each week twitter.com/rashadrobinson/status/1272140337105035…
I didn’t expect this https://t.co/52ckFS…
I didn’t expect this twitter.com/bnnt/status/1271673752623833088/photo/…
When we talk about systematic…
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When we talk about systematic racism/oppression, we’re referring to the condition of the barrel and not the apples. It’s not a few bad apples spoiling the bunch, it’s an unsanitary barrel that spoils any apple you put in it.
The Mystery of Things — A. C. Grayling
Grayling always has something interesting to say, and a carefully-considered and nicely-worded way of saying it. This book is divided into three parts, devoted to Art, History and Science. Each part contains a dozen or so essays on related topics. Continue reading
Auckland Libraries have always been,…
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Auckland Libraries have always been, and will always be, a place for all. We work to support, educate and connect communities all across Tāmaki Makaurau, and to acknowledge the mana of each and every Aucklander. #BlackLivesMatter (1/6) twitter.com/Auckland_Libs/status/12683809573561589…
Fate, Time and Language — David Foster Wallace
In 1962, a short philosophy paper caused a little flurry in philosophical circles. Two decades later David Foster Wallace, armed with further developments in analysis, created an elaborate system of notation to solve the problem raised in the paper. This … Continue reading
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